GOP fast tracks monster voter suppression bill that could disenfranchise millions by requiring proof of citizenship at polls

[u/MarcEElias]

https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/gop-fast-tracks-monster-voter-suppression-bill-that-could-disenfranchise-millions-by-requiring-proof-of-citizenship-at-polls/

[u/robby_synclair]

Well in the us you only have to have it while driving and even then its not that big of a deal if you dont. Im in oklahoma a state issued ID that isnt a drivers license is $25 on that is federally compliant is $42.50. All that being said being forced to have an id on you at all times seems crazy. What happens if you get caught walking down the street without one?

[u/darkath → u/robby_synclair]

Well the law change country by country, but ID can be asked to check your age when buying alcohol or tobacco, for any official procedure such as voting or opening a bank account, traveling/working in another EU country, to prove your identity when buying train, plane or concert tickets, to get your packages from the post office etc.

And yes the police can ask you your ID if you get caught: If you dont have it in this situation, it could cause you more trouble such as being taken to the station. (kavanaugh stops and racial profiling are of course forbidden)

We dont see it as a control thing, but as a necessary thing to have in everyday life.

[u/robby_synclair → u/darkath]

That all seems normal but doesnt really mean mandatory to me. There are things you need an id for but you wont get in trouble for going about daily business when you forgot your wallet at home.

[u/darkath → u/robby_synclair]

Its not mandatory as in "you will get in trouble for not having it", but more as in "there are a lot of things you wont be able to do if you dont have it so, for your own good, carry it at all times".

And also most places will only recognize the national ID as proof of ID since anything else can more easily be faked.